Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-02-01 | - |
2025-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Certificate of Public Health
Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Public Health is designed to enhance your professional career in health with an advanced knowledge of public health issues in Australia and internationally. This degree focuses on developing strategies that protect and promote the health and wellbeing of tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Fast Facts
- Duration: 1 year part-time
- Location: Online
- Commencing: February, July
- Fees:
- Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD5,260.00
- Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD14,780.00
- Entry Requirements: AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent
Course Detail
What to Expect
Take the next step in your health career with the Graduate Certificate of Public Health. Become equipped to address pressing public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Gain an in-depth understanding of the urgent problems facing vulnerable communities and learn how to develop strategies to detect, prevent, and control communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Course Structure
This six-month degree consists of four core subjects:
- Tropical Public Health
- Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning, and Policy
- Epidemiology for Public Health
- Communicable Disease Control
Career Opportunities
JCU Graduate Certificate of Public Health graduates are equipped with advanced skills and are employed in a wide range of healthcare settings. Roles can involve work that focuses on the protection of the health of the population, prevention of poor health outcomes, and promotion of health and wellbeing.
Real-World Experience
A unique career working as a 'flying doctor' in remote Australia. Learn more about the experiences of our students and alumni.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated during the learning experience to successfully complete a course. For more information, please review the inherent requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Public Health.
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in a growing and highly valued field? The Graduate Certificate in Public Health at JCU is completely online, making it easy to fit around other commitments and possible to complete from anywhere in the country. It takes six months to complete full-time and one year if you study part-time.
Career Opportunities
Studying JCU's Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides an excellent basis for a range of rewarding careers in the field, offering endless opportunities for you to explore your passions. JCU's certificate is the number one Graduate Certificate in Public Health in Queensland when it comes to full-time employment outcomes, with a median salary of $89,700 for those who have previously completed it.
How to Apply
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Public Health applicants must also complete and upload the following forms and documentary evidence with their application:
- Current AHPRA Registration (if applicable)
- Degree Testamur
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement or Letter of Motivation
Real Stories
- Nathan Dawes, Master of Public Health
- Vanessa Ernst, Graduate Certificate of Public Health
- Robbie Gillies, Master of Public Health Graduate and Young Victorian of the Year
- Professor Stephanie Topp, Global Health and Development, College of Medicine and Dentistry
- Barbra Kurkowski, Area Manager (Townsville), Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
Contact
For more information, please contact our friendly team today to discover which pathway is right for you.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Subjects:
- TM5502:03 Tropical Public Health
- TM5513:03 Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy
- TM5515:03 Epidemiology for Public Health
- TM5525:03 Communicable Disease Control
Careers:
- Roles focused on the health of the population, prevention of poor health outcomes, and promotion of health and wellbeing.
- Career opportunities in government organizations, healthcare settings, community settings, and non-profit and international organizations.
- Potential for advancement to roles in graduate diploma or master's programs in Public Health.
James Cook University
Overview:
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its focus on tropical research and its commitment to providing a world-class education in a unique environment. JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is considered a leading institution in Australia.
Services Offered:
JCU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Study options:
Undergraduate and postgraduate programs, online courses, and pathways to university.Student life:
Accommodation, campus locations, global rankings, scholarships, and accessibility support.Admissions and entry:
Application process, important dates, fees and financial support.Current student support:
Subject search, course and subject handbook, fees and financial support, timetable and important dates, exams and results, off-campus student support, study overseas opportunities, student life, clubs and sporting teams, student mentor program, student placements, graduation and beyond, learning online, personal support, Indigenous student support, LearnJCU, The Learning Centre, careers and employability, and safety and wellbeing.Student Life and Campus Experience:
JCU offers a vibrant student life with a strong sense of community. Students can expect:
Unique environment:
World-class facilities, natural wonders, and a vibrant student life.Opportunities:
Study overseas, join clubs and sporting teams, participate in the student mentor program, and engage in student placements.Support:
Access to a range of support services, including personal support, Indigenous student support, and career guidance.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
Delivered by expert lecturers and world-class researchers.Career-focused courses:
Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen field.Unique research opportunities:
Access to world-class research facilities and locations, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest Observatory, and the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine.Commitment to student success:
Lecturers are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.Environmental sustainability:
JCU is committed to environmental sustainability, with energy-efficient facilities and a focus on tropical research.Academic Programs:
JCU offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts, Society and Education
Business, Law and Governance
Healthcare Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
Science and Engineering
Other:
JCU is committed to research that addresses global challenges and improves outcomes for those living in the tropics. The university has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and Indigenous engagement. JCU graduates are known for their problem-solving skills and their commitment to making a difference in the world.
Entry Requirements:
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, from this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Academy as equivalent to the above; or Submission, as an exceptional case, of other evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of five years in health related activities.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.